Portencross

Portencross
Portencross viewed from its pier
Portencross is located in North Ayrshire
Portencross
Portencross
Location within North Ayrshire
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Post townWEST KILBRIDE
Postcode districtKA23
Dialling code01294
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55°42′N 4°54′W / 55.700°N 4.900°W / 55.700; -4.900

Portencross (Scottish Gaelic: Port na Crois) is a hamlet near Farland Head in North Ayrshire, Scotland. Situated about three kilometres (two miles) west of Seamill and about two kilometres (1+14 miles) south of Hunterston B nuclear power station, it is noted for Portencross Castle.

It has two harbours and a pier. The "Old Harbour" is actually a small tidal inlet next to the castle, and is part of the castle property. The larger harbour, "North Harbour", owned by the Portencross Harbour Trust, lies about 100 m (110 yd) north of the castle and was the main access point for fishing activity.[1]

The Portencross Pier was built in the era of Clyde steamer cruising but was never used as much as other locations such as Largs, Fairlie or Wemyss Bay.

  1. ^ WKAS, p.75